HackX 2.0 – Code for Bharat 5.0 is a 24-hour national-level hackathon organized by the Computer Society of India (CSI-SFIT) in collaboration with Google Developer Groups (GDG-SFIT) at St. Francis Institute of Technology, Mumbai.

The hackathon aims to bring together passionate developers, designers, and innovators to build impactful technology solutions aligned with the theme “Bharat 5.0 – Code for a Capable India.”

Participants will collaborate in teams to transform ideas into working prototypes within 24 hours. The event encourages creative problem solving in areas such as FinTech, Cybersecurity, Mobility, and Smart Infrastructure.

The hackathon will take place offline at St. Francis Institute of Technology, Mumbai on 17–18th April 2026.

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Eligibility:

• Open to undergraduate and postgraduate students

• Participants from any college or university may apply

• Inter-college teams are allowed

• Each team must consist of 3 to 4 members

• Participants must register through Unstop

Team size: 3–4 members

Each team must submit one idea proposal

Teams must select one of the following domains while submitting their proposal

Domains include:

• FinTech & Digital Economy

• Cyber Defence & Digital Trust

• Future of Mobility & Transportation

• InfraTech

Selection Process

HackX 2.0 will be conducted in three rounds.

Round 1 - Registration & Idea Submission

• Teams must submit a presentation explaining their idea

• The PPT must describe the proposed solution and its impact.

Round 2 - Shortlisting Round

All submitted PPTs will be evaluated by the organizing committee.

Evaluation will consider:

• Innovation

• Problem relevance

• Feasibility

• Potential impact

Based on evaluation, TOP 48 teams (12 Teams per Domain) will be shortlisted for the final hackathon.

Round 3 - Final Hackathon (Offline)

• Shortlisted teams will participate in the 24-hour offline hackathon at St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT), Mumbai.

Note: Shortlisted teams must complete the payment to participate in the offline round. Failure to do so will result in disqualification. (₹250 per member)

Judging Criteria

Projects will be evaluated based on:

• Innovation – 30%

• Utility / Impact – 30%

• Technical Complexity – 20%

• UI / UX – 10%

• Presentation – 10%

Rules & Guidelines

• Participants must follow the rules below:

• Each team must contain 3–4 members only.

• Teams must submit their idea PPT before the deadline.

• Only shortlisted teams will be allowed to participate in the final hackathon.

• A registration fee of ₹250 per participant will be required only after shortlisting.

• Participants must bring their own laptops and development tools.

• All project development must occur during the hackathon duration.

• Teams must present a working prototype or functional demo.

• Any form of plagiarism, cheating, or misconduct will lead to disqualification.

• The decision of judges will be final and binding.

Event Date & Venue

• Dates: 17–18th April 2026

• Venue: St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT), IC Colony, Borivali (West), Mumbai - 400103 , Maharashtra